Both the form and scale of the building is intermediate between the dynamic city and the static surrounding and harmonizes with neighboring buildings. On the northern side, it rises with reference to passing traffic and embracing the site forces creating space for the main entrance. The interior of the building complies with the demands for functionality, flexibility and efficiency.
Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Type : Residential
Status: Completed, 2021.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Design and Supervision
Status: Completed, May 2021
Year: 2017
Type: Residential
The project developed at the plot RBW2-28 on the Khor Al Raha - North, Abu Dhabi contains quality residential apartments compliant with the international standards and easily surpasses its neighbors. Quality mean not only the materials, systems and hardware applied, but spatial layouts allowing high level functionality and extended comfort. We at BEAD Architects & Engineers understand the importance of the project`s position, therefore this future building shall:
interact with and enhance the surrounding city`s street life,
ensure that the facilities and it`s landscaped front satisfy the Master Developer’s requirements and provide the Client with best revenue from the retail component within.
We studied the site from different perspectives (architectural, technical, perceptual, etc.) and solution with the richest possible outcome for the building was adopted. We believe that the success of a residential building`s emergence, functionality and marketing value is based in general on the right design concept, producing:
simple, but memorable appearance by delicate and moderate means,
clear identity of its use,
highest sensitivity to neighboring urban context,
fully comfortable, efficient internal circulation strategy, while satisfying regulations,
smart apartment layouts with special provisions,
providing value for money and fast return on investment,
durable materials,
reasonable scale of maintenance.
As a result, we implemented a clear contemporary identity in the design. The shape of the building responds to the different conditions on each side of the plot. The volume utilizes the site`s attributes at most and create experience to the users at the micro-urban context.
Location: Alfhais Amman, Jordan
Services: Architectural Design
Status: Concept Design
Year: 2020
Type: Residential
The villa has a modern and contemporary design with prominent use of glass and concrete, in addition to natural stones both inside and outside, serving as a sanctuary for the client and his family. Inspired by the unique location, the design key is to protect and emphasize the existing environment and create a warm family space, where they can live a dynamic lifestyle or relax in the comfort and serenity of their own space.
Location: Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Design & Supervision
Status: Completed, 2021
Year: 2017
Type: Residential
The challenging triangular shape of the site which faces the main Raha canal and its proximity to the boulevard bridge, has influenced the design approach.
The building mass is sliced into three main elegantly rising strips with different lengths and heights creating an attractive appearance as well as allowing all apartments to enjoy the best scenery of the area.
This variation in height of the three GRC clad masses has generated beautiful roof gardens at four levels along with the height of the building, allowing safe gathering areas for the inhabitants.
As a result, a slick and modern identity of the design has distinguished the building and made it stand out among all neighboring developments.
Location: Jumeirah Island Dubai, UAE
Services: Architectural Design
Status: Schematic Design Stage
Year: 2020
Type: Commercial Villa
The Villa is envisioned to be distinguished for its architecture which combines beauty, elegance and efficiency with the contemporaneity of the location.
The Architecture is designed with a unique personality with a strong sense of place by incorporating locally-sourced materials and reflecting the modernity and luxury of the location. The design takes inspiration from the principles of the minimalism style, with flat roofs, open continuous facades and flexible spaces.
Through the use of the light colors, natural materials and transparency, the design creates an elegant and luxurious Architecture suitable for European or Locals potential buyers.
Simplicity, elegance and luxury are the keys of the design.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Architectural Design
Status: Completed, 2020
Year: 2019
Type: Residential
Family relaxation and happiness are the key words of the project. The project aims to emphasize the uniqueness of the se facing site and its serene environment. The Architecture was created to gently blend the multi-component house as part of the site topography while preserving the beauty of the existing gardens, the view of the open sea and mangroves habitation close to the beach.
The approach is to use light colors and natural materials as wall local rocks, to create bright and casual looking house. The house basically sought as a second home and family retreat where the main building contains the living and family gathering areas as well as the sleeping quarter of the parents. On either side of the main building there are chalet-like suites for the other members of the family. The vision behind the creation of this lovely weekend house is to realize a private resort for the family in a secluded paradise.
All spaces are planned internally with different configuration to respond to the taste and needs of the different family members. The importance of privacy characterizes the design: each chalet was designed to ensure privacy when it is necessary but at the same time well connected to the main building.
Location: Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Design and Supervision
Status: Construction Stage
Year: 2017
Type: Residential
This project comprised of two residential buildings on two adjacent plots. The site is fabulous, being directly situated on the Raha Canal and very close to the iconic Aldar HQ Disc Tower.
The project is developed in two stages where one of the plots is ahead of the other in construction, however the design has allowed for both buildings to be complimentary to each other, hence construed as one complex when both are completed.
The main approach of the design was to create modular residential units with diverse configuration. The buildings contain luxurious apartments of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments on multiple levels, a retail component on the canal side, as well as communal facilities represented in professional gymnasium, health club, amenities and swimming pools on roof terrace.
BEAD Designers understood the importance of the Client’s vision and development targets, therefore responded with a building design that has yielded attractive dwellings with ample space; indoors and outdoors, through spacious living areas open to big balconies and terraces.
This variation in height between the main road and canal levels has provided an opportunity for the designers to create interesting podium solution underneath the cubical floors above.
The buildings solid envelop is finished in white GRC panels while blue-green glazed curtain walling enclose the large openings facing the canal and sea view beyond.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Architectural Design
Status: Completed 2020
Year: 2018
Type: Residential
The brief given by the Client was to develop a contemporary Arabian styled residence characterized with luxury and elegance, on his oblique shaped piece of land located in a new district within the city of Abu Dhabi.
The Client wanted to have ample spaces of reception areas, family and TV rooms, 6 master bedroom suites and entertainment room. A service block was required to serve the main residence and to accommodate heavy kitchen, stores and laundry rooms as well as staff quarters.
The completed design satisfied the Client’s objectives through creation of a contemporary design blend with modern elements that inspires the Arabian culture. The facades are clad with two types of natural stone in coherent colors, making the exterior appearance a true reflection of luxury.
The residences space planning allowed for grand yet cozy and homely interiors where family can feel comfortable and happy.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Services: Architectural Design
Status: Design and Supervision
Year: Under Construction
Type: Residential
The Client’s brief for this project was to realize a self-contained and sustainable residential compound, with a mix of small, medium and big apartments as well complimentary services and facilities.
The site is located next to a local airport whereby the issue of noise represented a crucial concern, thus smart planning and innovative architectural solutions were needed.
The design approach utilized a modernized adoption of the Arabian courtyard concept, where all residential units and living spaces overlook beautifully landscaped central garden.
In order to solve the issue of airport proximity and related noise; the building façade facing the airport’s runway was designed as a solid wall with small fenestrations of triple glazed panels. The functional space planning of the typical residential floors at the side of the airport allowed for public hallways and lobbies to run along the airport side, while the apartments grouped inwards and facing the central gardens. This smart planning and façade design secured the required solution sought by the Client.
The project was designed to achieve Gold LEED certification as well as compliance with 3 Pearls local green building design rating.
The building responds to the different conditions on each side of the plot, by slightly turning towards the widest view angles. The volume will utilize the site`s attributes at most and create exciting sensation to the users at the micro-urban context. The internal qualities are reflected on the exterior and provide attractive residential environment without visual disturbance to its surroundings.
The lower podium is “cut” diagonally with a grand triangular staircase in order to connect promenade with main street levels and encourage this movement, which will benefit not only from urban perspective, but the retail areas as well and gives the building lots of visual interest and character thus making it memorable.
Location: Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Detail Design Stage / Tender
Type : Residential, Highrise
Client: Heights Real Estate
The design is an integration of volumes that flow into each other and, following a coherent formal
language, create the sensibility of the building’s overall ensemble. The building emerges from the ground and orients itself to capture maximum exposure tothe sea and Sadiyat Island. With an arrangement that reinvents the spatial experience, each residence will have its own distinctive identity, offering multiple perspectives and exciting views of the surrounding. The 24-storey development will feature accommodate 140 residences, focusing on expansive, gracious layouts with spacious interiors, thoughtful technological integration and state-of-the-art finishes and features.
Location: Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Tender / Construction Stage
Type : Residential, Highrise
Contemporary villa 1 is one of two separate minimalist styled modern villas completed early 2012. Designed to satisfy the Owner’s brief for creating a sense of comfortable living through integration with nature.
Villa no. 1 has 3 simple blocks configured into a U-shaped setting surrounding the swimming pool and gardens.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Completed
Type : Private Residential
This project is positioned at the most extreme end of luxury. The design goal is to surpass developers’ and end users’ expectations, both in immediate visual impact as well as long term practicality. Each single living unit is conceived of as a scarce treasure, a must-have for a high society member. As a “boutique building” it communicates a prestigious life both from the inside and the outside. Discerning residents will choose these apartments for their visionary spaces, the luxury of being served by state-of-the-art and built-in interactive systems, and the numerous superb facilities.
Services : Concept Design to Detailed Design
Status : On Hold
Type : Luxurious Residential
Awards : Cityscape Dubai Award - Future Residential
The plot is located in Palace Neighborhood within City Center district in Al Ain, next to a royal palace and facing a major intersection on the main road leading to city center.
It will comprise of four typical floors with two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments, residents amenities at the rooftop and street facing retail/commercial showrooms in the ground floor.
Location : Al Ain, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : On Hold
Type : Residential, Retail
Contemporary villa 2 is one of two separate minimalist styled modern villas completed early 2012. Designed to satisfy the Owner’s brief for creating a sense of comfortable living through integration with nature.
Villa no. 2 has its geometry set at an angle across the plot to integrate garden spaces with the living space.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Completed
Type : Private Residential
The shapes of the buildings, derived from the sea shell, also resemble spools. From each spool stretches a ribbon across the landscape. Some ribbons are actually intended to be purple, the colour of the local dye. The ribbons criss-cross, making a grid layout, thus tying the whole assembly of buildings together. The surface of each ribbon varies and can be in the form of plants, flowers, hard finishes. Near the Main Palace the ribbons even form water features.
Location : Doha, Qatar, Middle East
Services : Concept Design
Status : Competition
Type : Residential, VIP
The plan is harmonious with the Park, fits in with it naturally, and serves the brief on both practical and aesthetic terms. Each residential cluster forms a “petal” belonging to one of two “flower heads.” This layout not only has a horticultural reference to the contents of the adjacent Park but provides a generous sense of space around each residential cluster. The external space around and below the development is conceived of as being semi-private, with landscaping to a very high standard. The apartments themselves are raised above the level of the surrounding terrain.
Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design
Status : Competition
Type : Residential
Awards : Winner at Architecture, Building and Structure Design at A'Design Award & Competition
published at Designboom
Weekend villa for a family and its staff creates relaxing environment full of leisure amenities.
Location : Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Tender
Status : Tender
Type : Residential, VIP
The contemporary villa is located on a plot area is 30.5 x 61 meters (1860.5 sqm)] where it benefit from privacy and calm environment.
The villa is designed from simple masses by opening up to inner courtyard, through which natural light and ventilation can penetrate to the interior spaces. In this way it also creates a very intimate and private space, which can be used exclusively by the family members.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Detailed Design
Status : On Hold
Type : Private Residential
This villa takes its inspiration from the organic forms of nature. The building is delicately crafted into its special setting between land and sea. From the landward side it appears as a gentle hill, with its curved & sloping wall covered with a “green-wall” of planting on a concealed frame and fed with recycled water. Its north and shaded side by complete contrast overlooks the sea using large areas of glazed walling. This comprises of retractable units, allowing the residents to transform the rooms to outdoor spaces whenever desired. A tensile structure of fabric elegantly shades the roof as well as screens the mechanical plant and services located there.
Location : Confidential
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Completed
Type : VVIP Residential
In an almost empty area of Bani Yas West is a high demand on accommodation as some of the new projects being developed in Baniyas City (East) are not easily accessible. The population comprise 70% locals and 30% expatriates, but this percentage is very slowly changing, which affects the proposed design vision due to the nature of the users. As per all the requirements taken into account, an attractive village-like residential complex with support amenities and facilities is proposed. The challenge was to meet the program within multi-level site and to create diversity within the set budget. The idea will included an interplay of voids, masses and different heights of the buildings.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Under Construction
Type : Residential Compound, Lowrise
The Design Brief called for simple, logical but articulated design. By studying all the surrounding conditions interweaved with studies of the project programme, the inspiration is derived from faceted surfaces. The architecture is developed as an interplay between light and shadow and the geometrically simple volumes. Building is given a geometrically determined form, where the balconies wraps around the main volume. The exterior with "origami" like defined surfaces will attract special attention and create a sculptural presence in the area.
Location : Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Tendering
Type : Residential
This 210 x 210 foot site enjoys a prominent location in Abu Dhabi. The project will provide six commercial villas, sheltered parking, and supporting services. The Design has been carefully configured to obtain the maximum commercial benefit from the site in view of the Client’s requirements and regulations set by local Authorities.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Under Construction
Type : Residential Complex, Lowrise
The client asked for contemporary villa for a plot in Dubai, located in a residential area surround by other villas. The site is of rectangular shape : 30.48m x 45.72m. The privacy but openness challenged this project. Both requirements were achieved by creating 2 blocks at the longer ends of the plot interconnected by a bridge like structure above the garden / pool area.
Location : Dubai, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Schematics Design
Status : On Hold
Type : Private, Residential
Thoughtful designs for a sustainable series of luxury villas & town houses. These are to fit in with residential areas forming part of the Park’s new Master plan, which is to extend & revitalize itself as a world-class education & leisure destination. These “green” residential areas have a high level of amenities for all age groups. The Park’s vision is unique environment which offers a high quality of life including an exotic wildlife experience – even safaris – in the adjacent Park.
Location: Al Ain, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design
Status : Competition Entry
Type : Residential; Masterplan
The project is located on a site - 4 plots joined together owned by a VIP Client in Dubai City. It is a family home, where the plan from above consist of the letters F and J, the initials of the owners. The stream flowing out of the shaded courtyard represents love, and this space is for relaxed family use. The master bedroom suite is supported on a tree-like structure which is reflected in a pool. A metal veil is used to shade the stone clad façades where needed.
Location : Dubai, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Under Construction
Type : Residential, VIP
Interior Design for various VIP villas.
Location : Vary
Type : Residential
Status : Vary
This palace for a VVIP Client is located on a natural island within the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The concept was inspired by the shapes of the local ships (dhows) navigating between the emirate and its neighbors. The architecture followed a modern interpretation of the Dhow’s form, wooden cladding, and terracing.
Location: Private island, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Construction Supervision
Status : Completed
Type : Private, Palace, VIP
Villa Overlooking the Sea
The Client asked for a beach villa where transparency, simplicity and uniqueness are of the design essence. The design responded with a minimalist and contemporary concept satisfying the Client’s wishes and providing for serene living. The villa is now complete.
Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design to Supervision
Status : Completed
Type : VIP Private Residential
As the privacy is one of the main issues, the design of the villa implements this in the planning. It wraps along the boundaries in an L shape. This configuration creates protective courtyard which is completely hidden from the vision inside the plot from the streets on both sides. The design brings simplicity and elegancy, straight lines and clean geometry. Open space planning and decent living areas are the major characters of the interior spaces.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design
Status : Private Competition
Type : Private, Residential
This tower provides luxury 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, where the emphasis was put on maximum use of land and GFA. The "zig-zag" position of windows is adding interest to the otherwise simple cubic geometry. In order to satisfy the number of parking spaces required on the very small piece of land, the building accommodates fully automated parking system in the basement.
Location: Khalifa Street Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Construction Supervision
Status : Tender
Type : Residential, Highrise
The central portion of the site in Umm Suqiem was gouged out with an enormous excavation, clearly down to near the water table. Such topography makes this an unusual site compared to most in Dubai and offered an opportunity to merge landscape with the villa, while providing privacy thanks to lowered level.
Location: Dubai, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Schematics Design
Status : Completed
Type : Private, Residential, VIP
This 9 storey residential and commercial complex creates 184 residential and 167 service apartments units and accomodates 2,593 sqm of retail space at a site on the fast-developing area adjacent to the NYU. The project embraces the site forces and built mass mutates into two distinct blocks enveloping a central court. The interior of the building complies with the demands for functionality, flexibility and efficiency.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept Design
Status : Competition
Type : Residential, Services Apartments, Retail
The Integrated Car Parking Residence is a place for Living / Shopping / Parking. After analyzing the site and its surroundings, the main strategy was identified. In this part of the city, there is unsatisfied demand for parking facilities. By giving an easy access to the site from the main road, a ‘core’ role to the parking, where “living” realm grows around the ‘core’, this building satisfies its own requirements and in addition helps the city with the parking problem in this area. The retail activity is open to the public, exposed to the street and focused on the ground floor giving the “welcome” feel. The living consists of studio / 1 / 2 / 3 bedroom apartments with balconies and private gardens. The Roof Green completes the puzzle with water features and landscape.
Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Schematic Design
Type : Residential, Retail, Car Parking, Commercial
The architectural character of the development is contemporary with strong clean geometry and minimalist approach. High solid void ratios or strong shading principles. The plot owner has flexibility to design the architecture of their plot while maintaining the overall identity of the masterplan vision.
The design of the building is to ensure the unnecessary use of materials is minimized to avoid environmental impacts associated with materials use.
To reflect the character of the development the colour palette ranges from natural tones whites to beige-brown and ochres.
Location : Saadiyat Island,Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
Services : Concept to Supervision
Status : Schematic Design
Type : Residential
